Mountain impact near Lowari Pass results in fatalities

22 fatalities • Lowari Pass, Pakistan • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountain near the Lowari Pass during cruise flight, resulting in 22 fatalities and four serious injuries.

What happened

During a period of marginal weather conditions, an aircraft was maintaining an altitude of 9,000 feet while in the cruise phase of flight. The plane subsequently collided with a mountain situated in the vicinity of the Lowari Pass.

The impact resulted in a high number of casualties among those on board. Of the total occupants, 22 fatalities were recorded, while four passengers sustained serious injuries during the accident.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in weather conditions characterized by low visibility or marginal stability.
  • The collision occurred while the aircraft was at a cruising altitude of 9,000 feet.
  • The primary factor contributing to the crash was the impact with terrain during cruise flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck mountainous terrain while flying through marginal weather conditions at 9,000 feet.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-03-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Lowari Pass, Pakistan?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain near the Lowari Pass during cruise flight, resulting in 22 fatalities and four serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-03-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 22 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-03-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration AP-AAH, operated by Pakistan International Airlines - PIA, at Lowari Pass, Pakistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck mountainous terrain while flying through marginal weather conditions at 9,000 feet.

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